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Independent Baseball Story – Father Versus Son

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Here is a fun independent minor league baseball story.  Tim Raines manages the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League.  His son, Tim Raines Jr., plays for the Somerset Patriots in the same league.  The son was having a hitting slump, … Continue reading →

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Somerset Patriots Let Fans Pick Broadcaster

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

Here is a great way to get the fans involved with independent baseball:  letting the fans choose the broadcaster.  The Somerset Patriots are having a contest to determine a broadcaster position, and here is more information: http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20100314/SPORTS/100314021/0/sportsfront If you have … Continue reading →

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Somerset Patriots Unique Community Relations

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

Here is an interesting story about the Somerset Patriots have a unique tradition of keeping open on “community box” in the stadium for non-profit organizations:  http://www.nj.com/reporter/index.ssf/2010/02/ballpark_community_box_availab_2.html

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